Elliott Equipment Co.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Elliott Equipment Co. | Report ID | 2017087754 |
| Address | 4427 S 76th Circle | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68127 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333924 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -96.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a piece of cut angle iron from the fixed vice area of a band saw when his right index and middle fingertips were pinched and avulsed in the vice area.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2017, a worker at Elliott Equipment Co. in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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